Iowa sophomore ahead Pryce Sandfort grew to become the third Iowa participant to place his title into the switch portal following the firing of head coach Fran McCaffery on Friday.
Sandfort, who averaged 8.8 factors in 33 video games (two begins) this previous season, introduced his plans on social media Monday. His brother, senior Payton Sandfort, was tied for the group lead with 16.7 factors per sport.
“I wish to thank coach McCaffery and the employees for being there for me each step of the best way and giving me the chance to play for my house state,” Pryce Sandfort posted in an announcement. “It has been actually particular the previous two years to put on the black and gold and share the court docket with my brother.”
The youthful Sandfort joins two extra sophomores in Owen Freeman and Brock Harding, who’ve additionally entered the switch portal. Freeman additionally averaged 16.7 factors this previous season, whereas Harding additionally averaged 8.8 factors.
Iowa completed 17-16 after a 106-94 setback to Illinois on Thursday within the second spherical of the Huge Ten match. McCaffery was ejected after being assessed two technical fouls for arguing with the officers.
Per an Iowa assertion Friday, the college was set to start a nationwide seek for a brand new head coach instantly.
–Discipline Degree Media
